Saddles and bike seat covers for city bikes

An upright position

On a city bike, you ride with a straight back: your weight rests more on the saddle and on your sit bones. The city saddle is therefore wider and more padded than a road saddle. The models Selle Royal Avenue, with gel and an anatomical channel, or Newton Spirit woman, with elastomer, focus on comfort for short and frequent trips.

The other components

City components are also available in:

• Saddle posts.
• Handlebars and Stems.
• Grips.
• Pedals.

All components are gathered on the peripheral components page.

Springs and suspension

Saddles with springs, like the Selle Royal Drifter Plus with double spring or the Montegrappa with springs, absorb shocks from cobblestones and pavements, ideal for a very upright position. For hiking and trekking, the San Marco Trekking Open-Fit and the ISM Touring, without a nose, offer a good compromise between support and comfort for several hours.

Saddle covers and style

The saddle cover, like the Selle Royal Gel Visible, adds a layer of gel to an existing saddle and protects it from the rain, with a reflective band for visibility. The Urban Proof saddles, with colorful patterns, add a touch of style. The children's saddles XLC and Montegrappa equip small bikes. You adjust your saddle flat and to the right height.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance sales, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and articles shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and the start of the school year.

Frequently asked questions

How do you choose the width of a city bike saddle?

The width depends on the distance between the sit bones, the two bones you sit on. With a straight back, you choose a wider saddle than on a road bike. An imprint on corrugated cardboard gives a good indication.

Gel or elastomer: which padding is more comfortable?

Gel, like on the Selle Royal Avenue, conforms to your shape and absorbs small vibrations. Elastomer, found on the Newton Spirit woman, maintains its shape better over time. For short and frequent trips, both are suitable.

What is the difference between a women's saddle and a men's saddle?

Women generally have sit bones that are spaced wider apart: their saddle is wider at the back, often shorter, with a central cut-out that relieves the intimate area. The Newton Spirit woman follows this principle.

Does a gel cover suffice to make a hard saddle more comfortable?

It provides a real boost in comfort for short trips, like the Selle Royal Gel Visible, which adds a reflective touch. However, for a saddle that is too narrow or poorly adjusted, it’s better to change the saddle.

At what height should you set a city bike saddle?

With the pedal at the bottom, the leg should remain almost straight, with the knee slightly bent. In the city, you can lower the saddle a little to more easily place your foot at the traffic lights, but not too low to avoid tiring your knees.